Freshwater Deep Jigging
I am a much happier person when I am fishing. That’s a groundbreaking epiphany, I know. Sarcasm aside, I think the typical Northeast kayak...
Acadian Reds
Redfish are a common bycatch for fishermen targeting cod and haddock north of Cape Cod. They like deep water, 200 feet or more, and...
Springtime Crappies
Pictured above: Fallen trees are magnets for springtime crappie. Keep the boat or kayak a good distance off the structure to avoid spooking the...
Spring Striper Fishing On Raritan Bay
At 3 a.m., I knew there was no chance of going back to sleep. I had to be on the road in a couple...
Guide Tactics for Tough Trout: Nymphing
Photo above by Eddy Stahowiak
Nymph fishing is an essential tactic for fly anglers who want to catch fish year-round. Dry-fly fishing is always at...
Legendary White Perch
Every angler experiences it at some point—becoming haunted for life by the one that got away. Lord knows how big the leviathan was, but...
Spread ‘Em Out: A Guide to Adding Outriggers to Your Boat
Photo by Joey Manansala
Adding a set of outriggers to any boat will increase the number of strikes by accomplishing two basic tasks: adding width...
The Buddy System
One of the best parts of growing up with brothers who share my passion for fishing is that almost always guaranteed a fishing partner....
Minnesota Ice Fisherman Catches Extremely Rare Golden Crappie
Minnesota angler Rick Konakowitz couldn’t quite tell what he had on the end of his line. He was ice fishing for crappie and walleye...
Ohio Researchers Capture Rare Fish Species Unseen For 82 Years
Last fall, crews from the Ohio Division of Wildlife (ODW) were conducting electrofishing bass surveys in the Ohio River when they made a surprising...
